# DiveHunter vs Shoot & Release

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shoot & Release at 100% against DiveHunter's 49%. Shoot & Release also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 12). DiveHunter's advantage is ratings volume (67 vs 12) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DiveHunter sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Shoot & Release asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shoot & Release holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DiveHunter has 67 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of DiveHunter's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shoot & Release's.

DiveHunter ships an update every 3 months, Shoot & Release every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DiveHunter | Shoot & Release |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/divehunter/id1514807944/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-and-release-camera-hunter/id1663502772/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **67** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 49.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 798 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Giovanni Ferraro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514807943) | [Loyal Foundry, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620612434) |

## What reviewers say

### DiveHunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/divehunter/id1514807944)

Experience the thrill of spearfishing in this immersive mobile simulator. Test your apnea skills to catch fish and earn time, aiming for the highest score based on speed and weight. Replay to improve your performance and enjoy endless underwater hunting challenges.

**Highlights:** Spearfishing simulation, Apnea challenges, Time-based gameplay, Fish catch scoring, Star rating system, Replayable levels

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DiveHunter Dev Fund 0.50 | $0.99 | one-time |
| ten apneas | $0.99 | one-time |
| DiveHunter Dev Fund | $0.99 | one-time |
| Camouflage skin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Camouflage rifle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sunset scenario | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sunrise scenario | $3.99 | one-time |
| Flashlight | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pearls | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pearl170 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Pearl250 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Pearl650 | $44.99 | one-time |


### Shoot & Release

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-and-release-camera-hunter/id1663502772)

Engage in a unique photo-based hunting game where you capture images of animals to earn points and compete with friends. Explore diverse locations worldwide, track your progress on live leaderboards, and earn trophies for your achievements.

**Highlights:** Create and challenge friends to games, Live leaderboards with real-time updates, Dedicated hunt screen with camera controls, Earn game trophies for various placements, Invite friends via phone number, Recognize over 2500 animal species

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DiveHunter free?

DiveHunter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shoot & Release free?

Shoot & Release is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DiveHunter or Shoot & Release?

Shoot & Release is rated higher. DiveHunter averages 2.1 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Shoot & Release averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do DiveHunter or Shoot & Release have ads?

DiveHunter shows ads; Shoot & Release does not.

### Which is updated more often, DiveHunter or Shoot & Release?

DiveHunter ships an update every 3 months, and Shoot & Release every 5 weeks. Most recently, DiveHunter was updated on October 7, 2026 and Shoot & Release on September 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*